Thanks! I recommend this machine highly. Mine has been working well since I got mine used and cleaned it up. If you are looking for one, make sure it has the real steam wand
I just purchased one of these! Any advice or insight, in general, you can share. I am not having much luck locating a users manual online. thank you :)
This is a great machine, I think you are going to enjoy using it. It works very well for its age. I always used the deep basket with about max 14g of coffee. Give it a good clean, and enjoy it. Let me know if you have any more specific questions, I still have mine even though my main machine is the Synchronika, and I still have the original Betsy manual! Good luck!
Thank you for the response! I have yet to receive it, I will reach out if anything comes up! Appreciate you :) I am wondering about how to use the buttons and how long do you have it pull? Thanks again!
@@carriboulanger406 Hi! Sorry I didnt see your previous note. The buttons are as follows: Top one is power, middle one is to heat up to steam temp, and the third one down is the pump switch for pulling the shot. A typical shot should pull anywhere from 28 to 34 seconds I would say, and your yield should be between 1 and 2 ounces of espresso. Beautiful crema typically comes from getting the grind setting just right, such that your shot falls within the correct timing. If the shot pulls too fast, the crema will be thin, and if it runs for too long, the crema will be nonexistent. Another important factor is using fresh coffee beans. Do you have an espresso grinder that you are using?
Nice looking coffee from that old thing. Im looking at one on auction rn
Thanks! I recommend this machine highly. Mine has been working well since I got mine used and cleaned it up. If you are looking for one, make sure it has the real steam wand
Is that a Faema family grinder? Sweet combo!
the very capable Miss Betsy; where did you obtain the steam wand from?
Yes it is incredibly capable. This is the wand that came with mine. Is yours the plastic panarello wand?
yes; wondering if it's the v1 Silvia wand or not!
@@HomeCoffeeRoasterUK Have you been able to find out what kind of steam wand is this in the video? I also has the plastic panarello.
not yet!
Hi do you know what size the portafilter is? I have the same machine but the portafilter is missing.
Hey, it is a 53mm. I know Saeco, Faema, Solis, and La Spaziale have all made 53mm portafilters, maybe one of those could be compatible? Good luck!
@@gpereir4 Thank you very much. I will try to find one and see what it happens.
@@konstantinoskondylis8184 Good luck, I hope you find a suitable portafilter. It really is a sweet machine, I still have mine
What size portafilter?!?! I found a same machine but no PF for it
Hey Jason it’s a 53mm portafilter.
I just purchased one of these! Any advice or insight, in general, you can share. I am not having much luck locating a users manual online. thank you :)
This is a great machine, I think you are going to enjoy using it. It works very well for its age. I always used the deep basket with about max 14g of coffee. Give it a good clean, and enjoy it. Let me know if you have any more specific questions, I still have mine even though my main machine is the Synchronika, and I still have the original Betsy manual! Good luck!
Thank you for the response! I have yet to receive it, I will reach out if anything comes up! Appreciate you :) I am wondering about how to use the buttons and how long do you have it pull? Thanks again!
I am also a total newbie to home espresso!
I received my machine! Enjoying it! I would appreciate any tips and trick son how to get that beautiful crema though, please and thank you.
@@carriboulanger406 Hi! Sorry I didnt see your previous note. The buttons are as follows: Top one is power, middle one is to heat up to steam temp, and the third one down is the pump switch for pulling the shot. A typical shot should pull anywhere from 28 to 34 seconds I would say, and your yield should be between 1 and 2 ounces of espresso. Beautiful crema typically comes from getting the grind setting just right, such that your shot falls within the correct timing. If the shot pulls too fast, the crema will be thin, and if it runs for too long, the crema will be nonexistent. Another important factor is using fresh coffee beans. Do you have an espresso grinder that you are using?